Crime and Insecurity
News and analysis about crime and insecurity in Nigeria.
U.S. military strike: PDP slams FG over alleged communication failure
Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has faulted the Federal Government over what it described as a failure in...
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FG confirms engaging US to strike terrorists in Northwest Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday confirmed that it engaged and cooperated with the United States following its military...
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Trump orders “powerful and deadly” US. strike on ISIS camp in Northwest Nigeria
Trump Confirms US-Launched ‘Deadly Strike’ on ISIS Base in Northwest Nigeria Following Christian Killings
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Borno Bombing: Nigerian Army advises extra vigilance at churches, religious centres
The Nigerian Army has called for extra vigilance at churches following a bomb blast at a mosque located within Gamboru Market in...
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PDP condemns Christmas Eve bomb blast in Borno, blames FG for security lapses
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the bomb explosion that occurred in Borno State on Christmas Eve, describing the...
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Bank representatives, BDC operators to testify against ex-AGF Abubakar Malami
Some bank representatives and Bureau De Change (BDC) operators have been lined up as witnesses in the alleged money laundering...
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Crypto thefts hit $3.4 billion in 2025 as North Korea dominates attacks
The global cryptocurrency ecosystem recorded another difficult year in 2025, with stolen digital assets rising sharply to more than $3.4...
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Nigerian Navy rescues 20 crew members as vessel catches fire in Calabar channel
The Nigerian Navy on Monday night rescued 20 crew members after their vessel caught fire along the Calabar Channel while...
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Kidnappers collect N2.57bn ransom in one year as abduction ‘industry’ booms – Report
Nigeria’s kidnap for ransom crisis generated at least N2.57 billion for criminal groups between July 2024 and June 2025, according...
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FG designates kidnappers, militants as terrorists, deploys forest guards nationwide
The Federal Government has designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, escalating Nigeria’s response to abductions, attacks on farmers...
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